Medical-Surgical LPN
Rochester, New York
Rochester General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Surgical

Location

• Rochester, New York

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work every other holiday, if needed

Unit Details

• Complex care unit for Medicine, orthopedic overflow, and complex long-term patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5–6
• Floating within skillset required
• Uniform: Navy blue and white scrub colors

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in New York
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience with blood product administration
• Skills and experience in:

  • Central line care/management
  • PICC line management
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Trach care/management
  • Heparin protocols
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Charting and Documentation

• EPIC electronic health record experience required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check within 3 months of start (including felony, SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and run monthly
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Education verification from primary source required (not hard copy degrees)
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific acceptable mask types)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Additional Certifications (as required by unit)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Competencies and Testing

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as required
• Color blindness testing required (one-time)
• Competency exams as required by specialty

Onboarding and Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background)
• Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Various facility-specific attestations and forms to be completed prior to start
• Parking pass form required for orientation

References and Employment Verification

• Two references within 3 years required (for direct hire only)
• Employment history verification of at least two past employments required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a complex care medical surgical unit with a supportive team environment and requires strong clinical skills in acute care nursing. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.